Employees in Cyprus earned an average of €2,591 gross a month in 2025, 4.3% more than in 2024, according to the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT). Median gross earnings were €1,953, so half of employees earned less. In the second quarter of 2026 the average was €2,548, up 3.0% on a year earlier.
€2,591 / month
Change from 2024
+4.3%
Median gross pay, 2025
€1,953 / month
Average, Q2 2026
€2,548 / month
Information and communication
€4,540 / month
The Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT) publishes average gross monthly earnings every quarter and each year, from Social Insurance records. Gross earnings are before contributions and income tax. They include basic salary, cost-of-living allowance, overtime, Holiday Fund payments and irregular payments such as a 13th or 14th salary and bonuses, so the monthly average spreads those across the year.
Average monthly pay in Cyprus by economic activity, 2025
<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>Economic activity</th><th>Average gross pay per month, 2025</th><th>Change from 2024</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Financial and insurance activities</td><td>€5,038</td><td>+7.0%</td></tr><tr><td>Information and communication</td><td>€4,540</td><td>+7.7%</td></tr><tr><td>Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning</td><td>€3,762</td><td>+6.2%</td></tr><tr><td>Mining and quarrying</td><td>€3,650</td><td>+10.3%</td></tr><tr><td>Public administration and defense</td><td>€3,394</td><td>+3.4%</td></tr><tr><td>Professional, scientific and technical</td><td>€3,014</td><td>+3.5%</td></tr><tr><td>Transportation and storage</td><td>€2,738</td><td>+3.0%</td></tr><tr><td>Education</td><td>€2,422</td><td>+5.0%</td></tr><tr><td>Water supply and waste management</td><td>€2,329</td><td>+5.2%</td></tr><tr><td>Administrative and support services</td><td>€2,323</td><td>+1.6%</td></tr><tr><td>Arts, entertainment and recreation</td><td>€2,296</td><td>+4.1%</td></tr><tr><td>Human health and social work</td><td>€2,197</td><td>+3.3%</td></tr><tr><td>Real estate activities</td><td>€2,037</td><td>+1.8%</td></tr><tr><td>Manufacturing</td><td>€1,939</td><td>+3.7%</td></tr><tr><td>Construction</td><td>€1,897</td><td>+5.1%</td></tr><tr><td>Wholesale and retail trade</td><td>€1,850</td><td>+3.9%</td></tr><tr><td>Other service activities</td><td>€1,789</td><td>+3.4%</td></tr><tr><td>Accommodation and food service</td><td>€1,649</td><td>+4.2%</td></tr><tr><td>Agriculture, forestry and fishing</td><td>€956</td><td>+1.5%</td></tr><tr><td><strong>All activities</strong></td><td><strong>€2,591</strong></td><td><strong>+4.3%</strong></td></tr></tbody></table>
Average and median pay in Cyprus, 2025 and 2026
<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>Measure</th><th>Gross per month</th><th>Period</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Average, all employees</td><td>€2,591</td><td>2025</td></tr><tr><td>Average times 12</td><td>€31,092</td><td>2025</td></tr><tr><td>Median, all employees</td><td>€1,953</td><td>2025</td></tr><tr><td>Average, Cypriot employees</td><td>€2,625</td><td>2025</td></tr><tr><td>Median, Cypriot employees</td><td>€2,145</td><td>2025</td></tr><tr><td>Average, non-Cypriot employees</td><td>€2,524</td><td>2025</td></tr><tr><td>Median, non-Cypriot employees</td><td>€1,597</td><td>2025</td></tr><tr><td>Average, all employees</td><td>€2,932</td><td>Q4 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Average, all employees</td><td>€2,604</td><td>Q1 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Average, all employees</td><td>€2,548</td><td>Q2 2026</td></tr></tbody></table>
How CYSTAT measures pay
The 2025 average was €2,591 gross a month, up 4.3% from €2,483 in 2024. The median rose 3.8% to €1,953. Quarterly figures swing because some payments fall in certain months: the average was €2,932 in the last quarter of 2025 and €2,548 in the second quarter of 2026. In that quarter, 41.4% of employees earned between €1,500 and €2,999 a month.
Setting pay for a hire in Cyprus
The field changes pay a lot. In 2025, average gross pay ran from €956 a month in agriculture, forestry and fishing to €5,038 in financial and insurance activities, and €4,540 in information and communication. Offers in Cyprus are usually quoted as a gross monthly salary in euros; say whether a 13th salary is included. Plan for the employer cost too: contributions add 15.4% on top of gross pay, as our guide to hiring in Cyprus shows. Need help with the search? We find, screen and shortlist remote professionals across Europe, with 3 candidates within 21 days. See how placement works.
This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and collective agreements can set different terms. Confirm with a local accountant or lawyer before you hire.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Cyprus?
€2,591 gross a month in 2025, according to CYSTAT, up 4.3% from €2,483 in 2024. In the second quarter of 2026 it was €2,548.
What is the median salary in Cyprus?
€1,953 gross a month in 2025, up 3.8% from €1,881. Half of employees earned less than that.
Which sector pays the most in Cyprus?
Financial and insurance activities, with an average of €5,038 gross a month in 2025, followed by information and communication at €4,540.
Do the figures include the 13th salary?
Yes. CYSTAT's earnings include irregular payments such as a 13th or 14th salary and bonuses, where they are paid.
Do Cypriot and non-Cypriot employees earn the same?
Not on average. In 2025 Cypriot employees averaged €2,625 and non-Cypriots €2,524 a month. The medians were €2,145 and €1,597.